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High-Capacity Battery Loco

Advanced rail locomotive with lithium-ion accumulators for extended range mainline operations without charging infrastructure. Fits HTS 8601.20.00.00 for electric accumulator-powered locomotives. Represents future of rail decarbonization.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8601Same rate: 35%

If with any diesel-electric hybrid system

Diesel-electric locomotives classified separately in 8601.50.

8504.40.95Same rate: 35%

If static converters/chargers included

Power supply converters for static use under 8504.

8607.12.00Higher: 38.6% vs 35%

If running gear imported unfinished

Axle/wheel sets as parts in 8607.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Battery chemistry and cycle life data required; UL safety certs; ensure no hybrid diesel fallback

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